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Artwork
A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards
Totoya HokkeiCleveland Museum of ArtCleveland1824
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- Technique
- color woodblock print (surimono) with gold, silver, and embossing
- Dimensions
- Sheet: 21 x 18.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
A Picture by Hishikawa Moronobu: Woman with a Set of Poem Cards is a print by Totoya Hokkei (Japanese, 1780–1850), mid 1820s. color woodblock print (surimono) with gold, silver, and embossing; Sheet: 21 x 18.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.). It is part of the Japanese Art collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice the delicate textures created by the embossing on the woman's clothing and the poem cards to appreciate the tactile quality of this woodblock print.
- Consider how the gold and silver accents enhance the mood or status of the woman portrayed and reflect the print’s luxurious nature.
- Observe the woman’s gaze and posture to reflect on her relationship with the poem cards and what emotions or thoughts she may be experiencing.
- Focus on the intricate details of the printed patterns and think about the skill required to achieve such precision in this 19th-century surimono technique.
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